CAR T Promises Longer Relief For Myasthenia Gravis

mRNA CAR T therapy Descartes‑08 targets BCMA‑positive plasma cells and delivers year‑long symptom relief in myasthenia gravis after a brief course, signaling a new era of durable treatment.

Centene Reports $1 Billion Loss Amid Health Insurer Cost Issues

Centene reported a $1.1 billion fourth quarter loss as the health insurer struggles with rising healthcare costs in the government-subsidized health plans it administers.

What A Pacemaker Can — and Can’t — Tell About A Missing Person

Cardiologist weighs in on how pacemakers work and if they can be used to track a missing person’s location.

Smart Rings To Smart Glasses? Fingers Are Great For Oura, But The Face Is Likely Coming Too

Smart ring maker Oura will likely add data collection points in the future, CEO Tom Hale told me at Web Summit Qatar. A key location: the face.

Longevity Is Inherited

New twin‑study research finds that, after removing deaths from accidents and infections, genes account for about 50% of human lifespan, highlighting a major inherited component of longevity.

New Ozempic Ads Feature ‘Get A Mac’ Duo Justin Long And John Hodgman

Novo Nordisk brought in Justin Long and John Hodgman, who had been in the Apple “Get A Mac” ads from 20 years ago, to star in the new “Only One Ozempic” commercials.

Breast Cancer Screening’s Next Upgrade: AI With Radiologists

AI-supported mammography shows promise for earlier detection. Here’s what the latest Lancet trial means for patients—and why radiologists remain central.

United States Demands Gavi Remove Thimerosal From Vaccines. Here’s Why And What It Means For Public Health

A physician breaks down why the U.S. has asked Gavi to remove thimerosal from vaccines and what the public health consequences are for the world.

Cigna 2025 Profits Hit Nearly $6 Billion Even As Costs Keep Rising

The Cigna Group reported 2025 net income of nearly $6 billion despite grappling with rising costs of patients in the health insurance plans it sells and administers.

CT Scans Unlock New Medical Secrets Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies

High-resolution imaging at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention in two priests who lived more than 2,000 years ago.